'Fling of the jungle' Marc jetting home

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The former EastEnders actor has spent the last 12 days cosying up to Catatonia singer Cerys Matthews, cuddling her in a hammock and even kissing her as she gazed adoringly at him.

But while he was wooing her, his girlfriend, actress Sarah Matravers, flew to Australia threatening to "throttle him".

After seeing what was happening she went back to Britain, saying: "I'd love to forgive him but I'm confused."

When he heard what she said, Bannerman was quick to dismiss his relationship with Matthews.

He told Ant and Dec: "It's a really difficult thing. I connected with her [Matthews] on a very deep level, but nothing happened.

"I was shocked I could have an intense relationship like that. I am struggling with my emotions.

"I've got to apologise to my girlfriend - I've embarrassed her and myself."

Bannerman was grim-faced as he watched footage of himself and Matthews. He said they had only got close because he "craved a bit of love".

Matthews, 38, became tearful when Bannerman hugged her goodbye. But if she was upset then, she will be outraged to hear his feeble excuses after leaving.

The divorced mum-of-two told him she was heartbroken.

Bannerman told fellow camper Anna Ryder Richardson: "I'm in f***ing deep doo-doo."

When he then said that he didn't want to hurt his girlfriend, Ryder Richardson replied: "It might be a bit late."

Some critics say that a deal with a glossy magazine should patch things up between the couple.